Add 4/2 and 8/10
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 8/10
42 + 810 is 145.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 10 is 10 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
42 = 4 × 52 × 5 = 2010 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,
810 = 8 × 110 × 1 = 810 - Add the two fractions:
2010 + 810 = 20 + 810 = 2810 - 28/10 simplified gives 145
- So, 4/2 + 8/10 = 14/5
In mixed form: 245
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